Flower Sitar on visit
This flower sitar belonging to Thierry Willame is on a visit.
We want to change it into a playable instrument.
Survival Kit
During a thorough cleaning session I recently bumped into this well-kept parcel. Dates back to my army servicetime. A real combat-ration, in case of… What was on the menu B of ABL in 1985 ?? … click on the box …
How to make a mizrab, the translation
Here is the translation of “how to make mizrab” section taken from an old “teach yourself sitar” manual. Or, try this alternative animated demonstration .
Pierre Narcisse
During the nigth of February 13 Pierre Narcisse suffered a severe brainhemorrhage. He’ll have a very long rehabilitation and may not be capable to ever play the tablas again. More info here (pdf).
How to make a Mizrab … in one minute
Here is my ” how to make mizrab ” ( .wmv, 683kB ) instructions, which I’ve learned from Hari Chand. And, the last step 7 = “Mizrab stretch out” can be done like this: If you can read Hindi, please find some more details here. 🙂
The Solid Body Sitar
I created a new page about the making of a solid body sitar. Start the discovery by clicking on the picture…
Otzenrath Xiquexique
You have to see more … chez Débloque-notes.
Flower Sitar
Sitar belonging to Thierry Willame, nicely decorated with painted flowers. But can it be used to play?
Bois de Peer 2007
Perrebos, winter aan zomerkant 2007
Vishwakarma
Vishwakarma is the Hindu god of all craftsmen and architects. Son of Brahma, he is the divine draftsman of the whole universe, and the official builder of all the gods’ palaces. Vishwakarma is also the designer of all the flying chariots of the gods, and all their weapons. The…